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Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Tangipahoa Parish contains gently rolling hills with sandy soils and extensive pine forests in the northern sections. The Tangipahoa River flows through the parish creating fertile bottomlands and numerous tributary creeks.

The parish is renowned for strawberry production with optimal sandy soils and serves as Louisiana's primary strawberry growing region. Dairy operations and beef cattle ranching utilize the improved pastures throughout the rolling countryside.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Louisiana
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Corn
Farms & Ranches~650 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~87,000 acres
Average Farm Size~106 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Tangipahoa Parish" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Tangipahoa Parish Operations

Based on Tangipahoa Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

EQIP provides critical irrigation system improvements for strawberry operations and pasture enhancement for dairy farms. CSP supports sustainable practices in the parish's diverse agricultural systems including cover cropping and integrated pest management.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Tangipahoa Parish's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Tangipahoa Parish?"

Your Next Steps in Tangipahoa Parish

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Louisiana guide: Louisiana Farm Programs Guide

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